Dockside

Ep 15 -- Whales off the California Coast, Their Importance, Challenges and Much More!

In this episode, we will discuss the whales that reside off the coast of California, their importance to our marine ecosystems, challenges these whales are facing, and the resources the public has to help with reporting and research.

Ep 14 -- Careers and Boats: How Dr. Chris Lowe Studies Sharks using boats along California’s Coastline

In this episode, we will talk with Dr. Chris Lowe, professor in marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach. Today we will learn about his career dedicated to studying baby and juvenile white sharks of Southern California and how we can enjoy the California Coastline safely, while operating our boats around these incredible species.

Ep 13 -- Microplastics

In this episode, we will meet Dr. Scott Coffin, a Research Scientist at the California State Water Resources Control Board. Dr. Coffin will be sharing with us information about microplastics, their definition, sources, how significant microplastic pollution problem is in California, what we currently know about the issue, what the state is doing about it, and what we can do to combat microplastics.

Ep 12 -- Marine Composting Toilets

This episode, Dockside host Diana Fu interviews Kendall Soriano from The Bay Foundation about why a composting marine toilet is eco-friendly, economical and easy to use! Composting marine toilets are entirely self-contained waterless systems that offer many opportunities for boaters with heads aboard. Hear about the pros and cons of this technology – we hope that it may just help you make a decision about upgrading your onboard head! 

Ep 11--Liz Clark – Setting Sail for Adventure in search of Surf!

Learn from adventurer and environmentalist, Captain Liz Clark (author of Swell: A Sailing Surfer’s Voyage of Awakening) who created  life she desired and left California on a surf adventure aboard her 40-foot sailboat, Swell.

Ep. 10--California White Water: A Deeper look into the exciting sport of White Water Rafting with Rafting Magazine’s editor Trevor Croft

In this episode we're taking a deep dive (get it) into the exciting sport of White Water Rafting with Rafting Magazine's editor Trevor Croft.

Ep 9--Plastic Pollution in California: Where is all this trash coming from?

In this episode, we will talk about plastic pollution in California, what we currently know about the issue, what the state is doing about it, and some new programs that could help stem the tide of trash entering our waterways and oceans each year.

Ep-8 -- Captain Marie Rogers – A Leader in Women’s Sailing and the Black Community!

Along with all the strong, smart and talented women out there, today we spotlight the first Black woman to hold Commodoreship at a Los Angeles Yacht Club: Marie Rogers.

Ep 7 -Pumpout Nav, the App Bringing Boat Sewage Disposal into the 21st Century

This episode, Dockside host Diana Fu interviews Northern California’s Clean Vessel Act Team’s program manager, Natasha Daniels, about how a mobile app called Pumpout Nav is bringing boat sewage disposal into the 21st century. Special guest Winston Bumpus (avid boater , member of the Sequoia Yacht Club (San Mateo County), Recreational Boaters of California and the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association) also shares his experiences using the Pumpout Nav app as a Bay Area-based boater.  

Ep 6 -- California Boater Card – Everything Boaters Need to Know!

In this episode, we will talk about the California Boater Card, program objectives, how to get a card and dispelling some common misconceptions. We will meet, Kristi Jones, Program Analyst with California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways and Doug Powell, Retired Lieutenant from Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department as well as a member of the California State Sheriff’s Boating and Watercraft Safety Committee, and a member of the California Boater Card Technical Advisory Group. They will be sharing with us how all of California’s boaters can help improve safety in our waterways by getting a California Boater Card, how to get one and much more!